A simple yet elegant pasta dish with fresh herbs and a creamy cherry tomato sauce.

Ingredients:

📌 For the pasta:

• 1/2 pound pasta (shellbows or any preferred shape)
• Salted water for boiling

📌 For the sauce:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
• 4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (reserve some for serving)
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (reduce if preferred less spicy)
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• Kosher salt, to taste

📌 For garnish & extra flavor:

• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (optional)
• Mozzarella pearls (optional, for extra creaminess)
• Basil oil (optional, for enhanced flavor)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the sauce:

• Heat the olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in the cherry tomatoes and let them soften slightly.
• Mix in the tomato paste and stir well.
• Deglaze with white wine and let it reduce.

3️⃣ Make it creamy:

• Pour in the heavy cream, stir, then add Parmesan, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt.
• Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Combine & serve:

• Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
• Add fresh basil and oregano, then mix again.
• Serve hot with extra Parmesan, and if desired, mozzarella pearls and a drizzle of basil oil.

Enjoy your meal! 🍝✨